Berlinguer: La grande ambizione
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Secretary of the most influential Communist Party in the Western world, Enrico Berlinguer challenged the international balance by seeking to bring the Communists to government in Italy and achieve socialism in a democratic country. From 1973, when he escaped an attack by the Bulgarian secret services, to the assassination of his main ally Aldo Moro in 1978, not forgetting his trips to Moscow and the covers of Time: the story of a man who wanted to change the world, but failed.
The Great Ambition is a historical drama about Enrico Berlinguer, the influential Communist Party secretary who sought to bring socialism to Italy through democratic means. Released on October 31, 2024, the film chronicles his political struggles from a 1973 assassination attempt through the 1978 murder of his ally Aldo Moro, exploring how ambition collided with Cold War realities.
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Elio GermanoEnrico Berlinguer
Paolo PierobonGiulio Andreotti
Roberto CitranAldo Moro
Stefano AbbatiUmberto Terracini
Francesco AcquaroliPietro Ingrao
Paolo CalabresiUgo Pecchioli
Pierluigi CoralloAntonio Tatò- Nikola DanchevLeonid Brežnev
- Svetoslav DobrevTodor Živkov
Luca LazzareschiAlessandro Natta
Lucio PatanéGianni Cervetti
Andrea PennacchiLuciano Barca- Elena RadonicichLetizia Laurenti
Fabrizia SacchiNilde Iotti
Giorgio TirabassiAlberto Menichelli
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When was The Great Ambition released?
The Great Ambition was released on October 31, 2024.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Enrico Berlinguer, leader of Italy's Communist Party, as he attempts to bring communism to government through democratic processes between 1973 and 1978, a period marked by political violence and the assassination of his key ally Aldo Moro.
Where can I watch The Great Ambition?
The Great Ambition was released theatrically on October 31, 2024. Check your local cinema or streaming platforms for current availability.
Is this a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true historical story of Enrico Berlinguer and his political career during the Cold War era in Italy.
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